Coated arc welding electrodes imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $5.3 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 3.6K t |
Where Morocco imports coated arc welding electrodes from
Most of the value came from Turkey (36%), China (11%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.9M | 36% |
| China | $571K | 11% |
| France | $449K | 8.4% |
| Austria | $425K | 8% |
| Germany | $397K | 7.4% |
| India | $333K | 6.2% |
| Spain | $261K | 4.9% |
| Sweden | $243K | 4.6% |
| Portugal | $199K | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $162K | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, 32% above the world average of $2.15. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated arc welding electrodes exports from Morocco
Exports of coated arc welding electrodes by Morocco reached $265 thousand in 2024 (136 tonnes). Mali alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco coated arc welding electrodes imports (HS 8311.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8311.10: Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of coated arc welding electrodes imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated arc welding electrodes to Morocco?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (11%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated arc welding electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $2.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated arc welding electrodes to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2019 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also export coated arc welding electrodes?
Yes. Morocco exported $265 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Portugal and Mauritania. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated arc welding electrodes?
The HS code for coated arc welding electrodes is subheading 8311.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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